Burnt Mills East - TUESDAY

This 8 mile hike follows the Northwest Branch Anacostia River along the Rachel Carson Greenway Trail. We will head southeast taking a series of loops away from the river. Expect an elevation gain of 675 feet - there are minor stream crossings, the pace will be about 2.5 MPH. The hike starts with a quarter mile of rocky area with difficult footing, make sure you are comfortable with that before signing up for this hike. We will find a place along the trail for lunch. Parking is off Rte 29 at the Burnt Mills East Special Park in Silver Spring. Both the East & West Parks have parking, make sure you go to the east side of 29. 10701 Columbia Pike, Silver Spring. GPS: 39.030391, -77.004946